Burma’s perilous path to independence in Asia
In Burma the Alsops argue the country faces a twin threat from Chinese Nationalist troops in the north and a rising Communist influence. They warn that Beijing aims to use Burma as leverage, with border roads and autonomous zones, risking further internal disorder and possible external aggression if Burma remains split and weak.
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Rangoon
Burma
Far East
Asia
Li Mi
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
U Ba Swe
China
Pao Shan
Peking
Hitler
Europe
Editorial Review and Opinion Thought for today
The piece presents a reflective line on solitude credited to James Russell Lowell, labeling it an editorial mood or commentary for the day. It engages readers with a terse philosophical observation rather than a reporting event, framing solitude as a nurse of mature minds.
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James Russell Lowell
We Decline to State Beliefs in Religion Editorial
The Register declines to publish a personal creed, citing religious freedom and the newspaper's role. It notes staff faith diversity and reserves editorial space for daily prayer from various leaders, church happenings, and church news within its circulation area.
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The
Register
Sleeper Planes End as DC-7s Cut Travel Time
Progress ends the New York to Los Angeles sleeper service begun in 1934. Discontinued December 20, the 11 hour trip is replaced by DC-7 aircraft at 365 mph, shaving minutes off eight hours. Airlines deem berths unnecessary as jets loom, prompting a shift in capacity and comfort.
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American Airlines
New York
Los Angeles
Kitty Hawk
Job Well Done as Chambers and Bazzarre Prepare to Depart
Beckley newspaper commends Mayor George B. Chambers and Recorder-Treasurer T. E. Bazzarre Jr. for two years of service. They retire at midnight December 31 as Mayor-elect Elmer Davis and Recorder-Treasurer-elect Emery Smith assume office.
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Beckley
George B. Chambers
T. E. Bazzarre Jr
Elmer Davis
Emery Smith
Chambers
Bazzarre
the Register
Davis
Smith
A Pocket Jeep Lets Army Trim Down To 100 Inches
The Army showcases a bob tailed jeep 100 inches long and 1,475 pounds with aluminum body and no bumpers or dashboard instruments. Designer Mike Ordorica explains the process of removing unnecessary parts to lighten the vehicle, imagining future showroom models that automate many driving tasks while emphasizing efficiency and portability.
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Army
Mike Ordorica
Mike
Bug Dust Dons Tattersall Vest and Returns to Style
Postwar fashion tale follows Bug Dust as he reembraces tailored wear, from a creased suit and vest to string ties and belts. The piece traces the Tattersall vest’s long history from 18th century horse auctions to modern replays, noting its appeal and the wearer’s irony as comfort fades back to formality.
Raleigh Register of Beckley and Hinton WV Ads and Subscriptions
Beckley and Hinton WV publish Raleigh Register notices. Rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions are shown. advance payments via carriers and agents are not the publisher’s responsibility. Include old and new addresses when requesting address changes and note a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax.
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Thomas F. Stafford
Associated Press
AP News
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Autry crafts Annie Oakley TV western with Gail Davis
Gene Autry unveils a new television Western titled Annie Oakley produced for Canada Dry aimed at captivating girls. Gail Davis stars, portraying a true heroine who will handle the action with minimal male support, while Autry preserves secrecy over his finances as he expands into licensed merchandise like cowgirl outfits and branded items.
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Hollywood
Gene Autry
Wall Street
Autry
Canada Dry
Annie Oakley
Gail Davis
Tom Mix
William
Hart
Buck Jones
Roy Rogers
Ruth Roland
Gailand
Little Rock
Bryn Mawr
University of Texas
Rogers
Texas
Gene
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas Bus 5
Beckley officer Lt Charles W Callahan arrived home with his wife and 11 month old son Charles Mel after a long separation. He served in the Pacific during World War II and later in Japan and Korea with the 11th Airborne Division and other units. Other relatives mentioned include Lt Robert Callahan, O G Callahan Jr, Pvt David F Steagall, Pvt Luther E Nowlin Jr, Pfc Donald W Tyree, Pvt Frank L Ellis, Cpl Robert L Miller, Cadet Donald E Willis, and Send0 Walker, all linked to service in Korea or training at various bases.
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Beckley
Charles W. Callahan
Charles Mel
Virgi St
O. G. Callahan
Callahan
11Th Airborne Division
Japan
Riley
Kan
Korea
Ier
Robert Callahan
Alexandria
O. G. Callahan Jr
Uss
Coral Sea
2Th Infantry
David F. Steag
H. P. Steagall
Route 1
Harper
Army
Camp Breckinridge
Luther E. Nowlin Jr
Blanch C. Nowlin
Prosper
24Th Infantry Division
24Th Signal Company
Robert L. Miller
Ethyle
French St
William L. Miller
Forest City
N. C
Fort Lewis
Wash
Donald E. Willis
Earl E. Willis
Johnstown Road
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Fuzzy Forecasts for 1954 by Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle offers humorous 1954 forecasts featuring rising wheelchair sales, more baldness among men and women, a parking space hunting dog, a $2 haircut, and a TV set in one room. He predicts Pravda quips about robin sightings, cheap hydrogen bomb kits, and rival bets between Notre Dame and the Yankees. The column envisions TV growth, film comebacks, and odd future gadgets amid ongoing global issues.
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New York
Zanesville
Ohio
Pravda
Minsk
Frank
Leahy
Casey Stengel
Notre Dame
New York Yankees
Marilyn Monroe
Army
Prayer prayer from Claude A Broach at St John’s Baptist Church
A devotional prayer by Claude A. Broach of St John’s Baptist Church Charlotte N C asking for guidance from Christ amid noisy doubt and unbelief. The prayer pleads for steady listening to centuries of mercy rather than passing hours.
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Christ
Claude A. Broach
Charlotte
N.C
St. John's Baptist Church
Ike’s Narrow Path to His 1954 Program
President Eisenhower pins hopes on congressional approval of his dynamic plan next week and on making the program the main issue in November elections. He needs Democratic votes in both chambers for his foreign and domestic agenda, with a White House meeting already set for January 5.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
American Statistical Assny
Senate
House
White House
Africa girl dances eleven hours with coffee balance
In Africa a girl danced 11 hours balancing a bottle of coffee on her head. The Piltdown man jawbone discovery is deemed a fake, suggesting cave men had a sense of humor rather than a real fossil.
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Africa
Piltdown
Peronism and the Argentine Army Power Struggle
James Bruce’s review of Those Perplexing Argentines notes that fear among officers over democratic change shapes support for Peron. Bruce, a former U S ambassador, explains rival military factions, police militarization, and labor as tools of Peronism while warning topple requires force. He cites uncertain army loyalty and Argentina’s pivotal role in U S defense amid Cold War tensions.
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Peron
Bruce
New York
U. S
Argentina
United States
Soviet Union
It Seems Like Yesterday Ten Years Ago
A retrospective descripton notes an influenza epidemic in Beckley increasing absenteeism in industries. Raleigh County Bar Association members urge John Q. Hutchinson for West Virginia Supreme Court candidacy. Maj. Gen. James Doolittle named chief of American Air Forces for Europe invasion. B. P. Pettry first to file for county House of Delegates seat.
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Beckley
Raleigh County Bar Association
John Q. Hutchinson
West Virginia Supreme Court
James Doolittle
Europe
B. P. Pettry
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Morgenthau
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